Samoan Language Week

By Scotty Opetaia | Posted: Sunday May 24, 2020

Talofa Lava, Today Sunday the 24th of May marks the beginning of Samoan Language week (SLW) it is the second instalment of pacific Island language weeks for 2020.

The theme for Samoa Language week is 'Tapena sou ōso mo lau malaga' which in English means 'Prepare yourself a gift for your travels'.

This year's theme urges us to prepare for the journey ahead. It highlights the need to honor, respect and share the gifts of our life's journey.

About Samoa Language Week:

Samoa Language Week is organised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples to maintain and promote the language and culture of Samoa. Gagana Samoa is the third most spoken language across New Zealand.

Samoa Language Week celebrates the identity, language, and culture of students from Samoa and students whose families are from Samoa; supporting this group of learners to engage and achieve success.

https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Samoa-Language-Week

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has changed the way things are done, so this year’s official SLW will be launched nationwide online and will be driven from a digital platform.

Please click the link below to be a part of the SLW opening which started at 5pm this afternoon.
https://www.facebook.com/gaganasamoaiaotearoa/